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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 248.08 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 248.08 and 135.30 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 248.08 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/248.08 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 248.08 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 33,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,565.22/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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